Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: OSTERHOUT, SHELLEY MARIE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3661 3669

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

Shelley Marie Osterhout is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3661. She has 80 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 65.0 percent. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1026. These metrics indicate a moderate pace and a relatively high chance of success for applicants. The 65.0 percent allowance rate indicates the frequency of grants across the 80 resolved cases.

The interview lift is 25.0 percent, which shows that interviews are a productive way to advance prosecution. By using an interview, practitioners can significantly increase the likelihood of success beyond the 65.0 percent allowance rate. With 80 resolved cases, the 1026 median days to allowance is a reliable indicator of pendency. The 25.0 percent interview lift is a key strategic advantage for those operating in Art Unit 3661. This lift provides a clear path for overcoming rejections in Tech Center 3600.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

65.0%
Allow Rate
+13.0% vs TC avg
110
Total Applications
+25.0%
Interview Lift
1026
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 80 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.6%
§101 Eligibility
16.2%
§102 Novelty
51.2%
§103 Obviousness
17.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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